Richmond, VA band LAMB OF GOD are pleased to release their highly-anticipated full-length covers album as BURN THE PRIEST, Legion: XX, via Epic Records. The album is a collection of songs reflecting the greatness of the classic punk, hardcore, crossover and noise artists that influenced them in their formative years, released in celebration of BURN THE PRIEST's upcoming 20th anniversary.

"Although Albini's lyrics for "Kerosene" evoke small-town boredom, there is no geography more terrifying to me than the ever-spreading and soulless cookie-cutter sprawl of suburbia,"says vocalist Randy Blythe. "After I suggested a suburban location for the "Kerosene" video, director Zev Deans took it to the next level with visual nods to one of my favorite films, the classic punk flick "Suburbia." I first saw this film in the 80's at the midnight movies at the Naro Theater in Deans' hometown of Norfolk, VA- yet another example of synergy at work. Enjoy!"

Check out BURN THE PRIEST's two other previously released covers from Legion: XX - the Accused's "Inherit The Earth" and Bad Brains' "I Against I". In addition to these tracks, Legion: XX features other songs originally performed by Cro-Mags, Agnostic Front, Quicksand, Ministry, Melvins, S.O.D., and Richmond punk band Sliang Laos. Produced with Josh Wilbur at the helm, Legion: XX exhibits BURN THE PRIEST in their true element.

Listen to/order Legion: XX and pick up merch bundles now via http://smarturl.it/LegionXX. At the official store, you can also order a newly-available 7" vinyl version of "Inherit the Earth" featuring a B-side of "In the Meantime" (originally performed by Helmet).

LAMB OF GOD may be one of the biggest bands in modern metal, but they will never forget where they came from. Mark Morton (guitar), John Campbell (bass), and Chris Adler (drums) formed the first incarnation of the band, BURN THE PRIEST, in the winter of 1994 after meeting four years earlier as students at Virginia Commonwealth University. Less than a year later, in the summer of 1995, they met vocalist Randy Blythe before adding Chris Adler's brother, Willie Adler (guitar), prior to transitioning to LAMB OF GOD - and the rest is global metal history.

The tracks on Legion: XX are performed with the unmistakable precision that has kept LAMB OF GOD vital for two decades, but ultimately harks back to the raw, punk-driven sound first explored by four unsuspecting college students and a line cook-turned-vocalist in their beginnings as heavy music giants.

Legion: XX track listing:

1. Inherit The Earth (originally performed by The Accused)

2. Honey Bucket (originally performed by Melvins)

3. Kerosene (originally performed by Big Black)

4. Kill Yourself (originally performed by S.O.D.)

5. I Against I (originally performed by Bad Brains)

6. Axis Rot (originally performed by Sliang Laos)

7. Jesus Built My Hotrod (originally performed by Ministry)

8. One Voice (originally performed by Agnostic Front)

9. Dine Alone (originally performed by Quicksand)

10. We Gotta Know (originally performed by Cro-Mags)

Make sure to catch Randy Blythe's SiriusXM Liquid Metal Takeover all this weekend and through next Thursday! Tune in at the days/times below to hear Randy and SiriusXM host Jose Mangin chat about Legion: XX, and hear Randy introduce a mix of songs featuring original cuts from Ministry, Agnostic Front, and S.O.D. plus BURN THE PRIEST versions of Bad Brains, Cro-Mags, Big Black and more.

Randy Blythe SiriusXM Liquid Metal Takeover:

FRI 5/18 @ 4PM EASTERN / 1PM PACIFIC

FRI 5/18 @ 7PM EASTERN / 4PM PACIFIC

SAT 5/19 @ 10AM EASTERN / 7AM PACIFIC

SUN 5/20 @ 5PM EASTERN / 2PM PACIFIC

MON 5/21 @ 10PM EASTERN / 7PM PACIFIC

TUES 5/22 @ 1PM EASTERN / 10AM PACIFIC

WED 5/23 @ 8AM EASTERN / 5AM PACIFIC

THURS 5/24 @ 8PM EASTERN / 5PM PACIFIC

*Also available to stream with the new SiriusXM app

LAMB OF GOD recently hit the road in direct support of Slayer's final world tour, which features two North American legs. LAMB OF GOD will perform select one-off festival dates during this run, as well as headline shows featuring support from Behemoth (first leg) and Napalm Death (second leg). Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now at www.lamb-of-god.com. LAMB OF GOD headline dates falling within marked with a double asterisk in bold.

REMAINING DATES IN LEG ONE

(In addition to support from LAMB OF GOD, Slayer leg one headline dates will also feature support from Anthrax, Behemoth, and Testament.)

LAMB OF GOD will also join Slayer on their newly announced European headline tour dates as direct support, featuring additional support from Anthrax and Obituary. See below for all confirmed tour stops.

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